Paralegal Specialist (Immigration)

This is a term position not-to-exceed 9/30/2029. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. . This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 27-INN-13088378-DE

At the full performance level, you will provide routine legal and case support to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) engaged in immigration-related civil litigation matters. Typical work assignments will include: Conduct legal research on cases and issues identified by AUSAs, utilizing statutes, case law, regulations, court rules, legal treatises, legal periodicals, and policy documents. Prepare initial drafts of routine legal documents including motions, supporting memoranda, declarations, referrals, and responses to court orders. Drafts factual summaries and preliminary versions of briefs and case filings for attorney review. Proofread documents, verify citations, and confirm statutory references to ensure accuracy and compliance with required format standards. Develop and enter various case material into a computer database. Maintain calendars and track deadlines for court filings. Maintain case records, prepare routine correspondence, and respond to basic inquiries from AUSAs and partner agencies. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. This position has promotion potential to the GS-11 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.